Runners are heroes for kids like Hannah

It's hard to believe little Hannah Lacey can still raise a smile when you consider all she's gone through in her short life.

Skeleton shrimp invasion spreading

NIWA is asking boaties to be on the lookout for stowaways this summer because the Japanese skeleton shrimp or caprella mutica could be hitching a ride on boat hulls.

Work starts on campus

More than 50,000 students will flood into the heart of the south next year when the doors open at Manukau Institute of Technology's new campus.

Fairy spreads her wings

Having a fairy as your birthday party guest of honour would be a dream for most little girls.